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Calf control exercises
You may be given these exercises to increase the strength and control through your calf muscles. Try to do these exercises 2 times per day.
Gastrocnemius muscle
Stand on 1 leg with your leg straight. Hold on to a wall or flat surface to help you balance.
Lift up onto your tip toes, as high as you are able.
Slowly lower back down. Repeat as many times as you can. Stop if your muscles are tired or if you feel like you can no longer control the movement well.
Soleus muscle
Stand on 1 leg with your knee bent. Hold on to a wall or flat surface to help you balance.
Lift your heel so you are stood on your tip toes, as high as you are able. Keep your knee still and bent throughout the movement.
Slowly lower back down.
Repeat as many times as you can. Stop if you muscles are tired or if you feel like you can no longer control the movement well.
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Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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